used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am preparing the arithmetic," replied Moore, marking a huge six upon the board.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Not very long, father," she answered, demurely.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
blackboardnounUS /ˈblækbɔːrd/
sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "I am preparing the arithmetic," replied Moore, marking a huge six upon the board.
chalknounUS /tʃɔːk/
A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
demurelyadverbUS /dɪˈmjʊrli/
in a demure manner
From this reading "Not very long, father," she answered, demurely.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
eying
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From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Not very long, father," she answered, demurely.
figuringnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "I am preparing the arithmetic," replied Moore, marking a huge six upon the board.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
a unit of instruction
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Not very long, father," she answered, demurely.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading "I am preparing the arithmetic," replied Moore, marking a huge six upon the board.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not very long, father," she answered, demurely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
Percival
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From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading "I am preparing the arithmetic," replied Moore, marking a huge six upon the board.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am preparing the arithmetic," replied Moore, marking a huge six upon the board.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Not very long, father," she answered, demurely.
term of address for a man
From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "I am preparing the arithmetic," replied Moore, marking a huge six upon the board.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moore helped himself to a piece of chalk, and began figuring on the blackboard.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The--the arithmetic is very difficult for to-morrow, and I must be prepared for the lesson."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I am preparing the arithmetic," replied Moore, marking a huge six upon the board.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Not very long, father," she answered, demurely.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you doing?" asked Sir Percival, eying the poet through his glass.
